The competition will support young designers who bring a fresh, distinctive perspective to the future of fashion, while maintaining a sustainable edge.
Creators should be inspired by Mercedes-Benz’s design philosophy, Sensual Purity – a contrast of emotion and intelligence. Their quest is to create desirable pieces – to show us a glimpse into the future of iconic fashion.
Shortlisted creators will have the opportunity to present their capsule collection on the runway at MBBFW, along with acknowledged designers, and benefit from the platform to showcase their capsule collection at the biggest fashion event in the country.
The winner will receive financial and creative support to help bring their vision to life.
Submissions open August 9. See Calendar for important dates.
Financial grant of 5000 euros offered by Mercedes-Benz Romania to develop a fashion collection for Spring / Summer 2025
Services & Benefits package offered by Banca Transilvania through stup.bancatransilvania.ro (a choice of three free services)
6 mentoring sessions offered by Andreea Badala, creator of Murmur, with TBD
Exposure of the winner’s capsule collection, between 18-30 October in Baneasa Shopping City, in a designated area – the Fashion Talent Gallery
Submission Opening
Submission Deadline
Shortlist Announce
Workshop with Andreea Bădală
Collection production
Winner Announcement
eligible
- Students and graduates of Arts & Designs universities from Romania, with Romanian citizenship
- Young Romanian designers who already have their own fashion brand, founded no earlier than 2021
- Submissions are limited to clothing and apparel for women and/or men
- Designs for shoes and/or accessories are not eligible
- Bridal designs/collections are not eligible
- Complete the application form by September 9
- Add your personal details, as well as information about your vision for the collection
- Make sure to check the selection criteria before starting the application and design process
- Have your portfolio ready
- Send us a short video (1 minute) where you tell us a bit about yourself and the concept design for your collection (optional)
- Fill in the Application Form diligently
- Please send all visual files as JPG/PDF – size should not exceed 10MB
- Contestants need to propose 3 designs for 3 full outfits
vision
Ana Capsali
Mădălina Taran
Irina Voinea
Matei Laurențiu Cosmin
Robert Roca
Adrian Gabriel Anghel
Mihai Cristian Anghel
Ionuț Piscureanu
MARA POPA
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